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Robert W. Sullivan IV | Cinema Symbolism 2, Occult Casting, & More Movie Magic
Media Gatekeepers, J.K. Rowling and Archetypal Stories
The phenomenon of J.K. Rowling's massive success is revisited, with a focus on how media gatekeepers and talk shows curate "viral" trends. The sudden obsession with the Harry Potter series is compared to the Goosebumps craze, suggesting that the highest levels of fame are reserved for stories that encode specific myths or serve a purpose beyond mere entertainment.